dys-

American  

1. a combining form meaning “ill,” “bad,” used in the formation of compound words.

   dysfunction.

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dys- British  

prefix

1. diseased, abnormal, or faulty

   dysentery

   dyslexia

2. difficult or painful

   dysuria

3. unfavourable or bad

   dyslogistic

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Etymology

Origin of dys-

< Greek; cognate with Old Norse tor-, German zer-, Sanskrit dus-

Example Sentences

“Those who target life-affirming reproductive health facilities must face the legal penalties Congress established for their crimes,” First Liberty senior counsel Jeremy Dys said.

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Jeremy Dys, a senior counsel at First Liberty Institute, the public-interest law firm that represented Mr. Kennedy, hailed the stipulation as another victory for the prayerful coach.

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“The Supreme Court very clearly said, back in June, that Coach Kennedy was entitled to his relief that he sought in his complaint and what he sought in his complaint was to get his job back,” Mr. Dys said.

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“Welcoming a volunteer chaplain to lead an invocation according to the tradition of his or her faith reflects the very best of our nation’s values,” Mr. Dys said.

From Washington Times

Jeremy Dys, senior counsel for First Liberty, which represented Judge Mack, said America has a history of opening public meetings with an invocation.

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